Dictionary
federalist
noun fed·er·al·ist \-list\
: a supporter of federal government; especially : a supporter of the U.S. Constitution
Federalist : a member of a major political party in the early years of the U.S. that wanted a strong central government
Full Definition of FEDERALIST
1
: an advocate of federalism: as a often capitalized : an advocate of a federal union between the American colonies after the Revolution and of the adoption of the United States Constitution b often capitalized : world federalist
2
capitalized : a member of a major political party in the early years of the United States favoring a strong centralized national government
— federalist adjective often capitalized
See federalist defined for English-language learners
See federalist defined for kids
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of FEDERALIST
1774
Other Government and Politics Terms
Learn More About FEDERALIST
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: federalizationPrevious Word in the Dictionary: federalismAll Words Near: federalist
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up federalist? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).